Enhance the vacation experience of short term island visitors wanting to provide community service works in Cozumel by providing information, coordination and referral services to local community endeavors in need of volunteer workers or donations single day volunTOURism events.

Horse Sanctuary - Rancho Universo A.C. - A sanctuary that rescues abused horses and needs your support to providing food, care and assistance to the horses and the growing therapy needs of the disabled children.

Providing information on community service organizations via the CVC office and the Internet.

CVC (formerly American Community Services) Office on MelgarIdentifying volunteer opportunities with ongoing community service organizations, seasonal volunteer efforts, special interest projects, one-time events and/or needs for "virtual" volunteers who lend support from a distant location.

Consulting with travelers and visitors to match time available, talents and interests with volunteer opportunities. This includes vacationers, frequent visitors, full- or part-time residents and "virtual" volunteers.

Identifying volunteer project coordinators for specific ad hoc community service projects not sponsored by an organization (i.e. various activities to benefit local children).

2. Coordinate donation of money and supplies for community service
activities by:

Partnering with other organizations and special project coordinators to solicit resources needed for volunteer efforts using the Internet, email and other forms of communication.

Coordinating the donation of money and/or supplies by communicating where/how to provide resources or serving as a "drop off point" for donations.

Ensuring donations reach the intended audience or volunteer activity.

Funding and sponsoring community service efforts.

3. Provide information and referral services to benefit individuals and the community by:

Facilitating sharing of information and experiences traveling and living in Cozumel via informal networking, referrals to other ex-pats and via the Internet.

Communicating trends, perceptions, and concerns identified by those visiting and residing in Cozumel to community leaders. This feedback is intended to enhance the image of Cozumel.

What CVC Does Not Do

Provide services offered by the American Consulate.

Duplicate the unique efforts of other existing community service organizations. The focus of CVC is to partner with other organizations to promote philanthropic activities as well as coordinate volunteerism and donation of resources.

Lead advocacy efforts or take action against service providers on behalf of Americans.

Encourage segregation of "ex-pats" as a separate entity within Cozumel. CVC encourages foreigners living in Cozumel to immerse themselves by becoming directly involved in the broader Cozumel community.

How to Contact Us - How CVC Operates

Contact us via email at cvc@cozumelinsider.com for inquiries or let us know how CVC can assist you or your group with a volunTOURism event in Cozumel!